Africa: BRIEF ON ACTIVITIES OF THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT: MARCH – MAY 2025

pan african parliament PAP

The Pan-African Parliament was established in March 2004, by Article 17 of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, as one of the nine Organs provided for in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community signed in Abuja, Nigeria, in 1991. The Protocol establishing the PAP was ratified by 49 Member States.

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has passed the draft law on the regulation of the use of mobile devices schools

Parliament of Kyrgyzstan

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has passed the draft law on the regulation of the use of mobile devices schools in the 3rd reading. The draft law was developed to protect children and adolescents from the negative impact of mobile devices: worsened learning outcomes and risks in the field of cyberbullying,

149th IPU Assembly: India’s commitment to multilateralism & importance of parliamentary dialogue in advancing global challenges

Indian delegation at 149th IPU Assembly @ Geneva, Switzerland.

GENEVA, Switzerland – Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation from India to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held in Geneva from 13th to 17th October 2024. 149th IPU Assembly: India Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism While addressing the Assembly, Shri Om Birla spoke on the official theme:“Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation … Read more

IPU 149th Assembly in Geneva on 13-17 October 2024

The 149th IPU Assembly will take place from 13-17 October 2024 in Geneva under the overarching theme of "Harnessing science, technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future."

The General Debate will focus on the overall theme Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future.

Ghana: H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana at Ghana Bar Association,

European Parliament’s (EP) new Bureau elected

MEPs have chosen European Parliament’s new Bureau, with all 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors elected

The 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors, together with the President, comprise Parliament’s Bureau. In a secret vote by paper ballot, 11 Vice-Presidents were elected in the first round of voting, and three in the second and final ballot. The vote on Parliament’s Quaestors took place on Wednesday, in two rounds by secret electronic vote.

Africa: Who was Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Died in an unfortunate plane crash

Hon'ble Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Right Honourable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Saulos Klaus

Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima was first sworn in as Vice President of the Republic of Malawi On 30th May 2014. On 28th June 2020 Dr Chilima was sworn in for his second term as Vice President of the republic of Malawi.

IMF: MD Kristalina Georgieva Calls for Strong EU Budget to Navigate Global Challenges

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva

An EU Budget for a Global EuropeKeynote Address by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2024.

World Bank: Parliamentary Dialogue Series for Gender Strategy 2024-2030 Consultation

IMF World Bank Parliamentary Network

The Parliamentary Network on World Bank & IMF, in partnership with the World Bank, has organised a 90-minute Parliamentary Dialogue Series.

European Parliament: MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet

MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet

Aksha Jain/Brussels (Europe) The new digital identity framework will provide EU citizens with cross border digital access to key public services. According to the regulation adopted on Thursday, and already agreed upon with EU ministers, this new Digital Identity Wallet will allow citizens to identify and authenticate themselves online without having to resort to commercial … Read more